PANAJI
The Indian Meteorological Department at Altinho Goa has extended its earlier May 9 to 12 forecast of light rain and thunderstorms by an additional two days up to May 14 (Tuesday).
It said, it may rain in many parts of Goa on Monday and Tuesday even as it also extended the 2-day 'yellow alert' by an additional day to also cover Monday.
Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and wind speeds touching 30-40 kmph are expected in many parts of Goa on Monday and Tuesday.
It also said that heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places. Additionally light rain has been forecast at isolated places till May 18.
Meanwhile, in the 24 hours ending May 12 morning, Ponda recorded the maximum rainfall of 38.2 mm. At Ella (Old Goa) the rainfall was measured to be 38 mm and 29.4 mm at Valpoi.
In another late night nowcast, the IMD said rain was very likely at many places across Goa in the next 3-4 hours.
It said at 7.30 pm on Sunday, clouds were fast approaching towards the talukas of Sattari, Bicholim, Dharbandora and Sanguem.
Other talukas are also likely to get affected since the clouds are generally moving in the South-West direction, the late night nowcast said.
